Tensions flared at the weigh-ins for the highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Perry on Friday.
Just a day before their showdown, the two fighters engaged in a heated face-off that escalated into a physical confrontation.
The altercation began when Paul, known for his brash demeanor, shoved Perry during their final stare-down. Perry, not one to back down, attempted to retaliate by charging at Paul’s sizable security detail, leading to a chaotic scene.
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Reflecting on the incident during his pre-fight interview with Ariel Helwani, Perry expressed his determination and intensity. “You see how hard those big guys had to work to get me back? I was pushing through the whole sh– bro. Moving all of their a–es. That’s like a thousand pounds of pressure. That’s called platinum pressure. I’m putting it on him tomorrow night, I’m beating your a– Jake.”
The tension-filled weigh-in has only heightened the anticipation for the Paul vs. Perry fight, set to take place on Saturday, July 20th, and broadcast on DAZN PPV. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see how the animosity between the two fighters will unfold in the ring.
